Stephenie Meyer The Host interview

Stephenie Meyer, creator of the phenomenal teen-vamp Twilight series, takes paranormal romance into alien territory in her first adult novel. Those wary of sci-fi or teen angst will be pleasantly surprised by this mature and imaginative thriller, propelled by equal parts action and emotion. A species of altruistic parasites has peacefully assumed control of the minds and bodies of most humans, but feisty Melanie Stryder won't surrender her mind to the alien soul called Wanderer. Overwhelmed by Melanie's memories of fellow resistor Jared, Wanderer yields to her body's longing and sets off into the desert to find him. Likely the first love triangle involving just two bodies, it's unabashedly romantic, and the characters (human and alien) genuinely endearing. Readers intrigued by this familiar-yet-alien world will gleefully note that the story's end leaves the door open for a sequel--or another series.

The author of the Twilight series of # 1 bestsellers delivers her brilliant first novel for adults: a gripping story of love and betrayal in a future with the fate of humanity at stake.

Melanie Stryder refuses to fade away. The earth has been invaded by a species that take over the minds of their human hosts while leaving their bodies intact, and most of humanity has succumbed.

Wanderer, the invading "soul" who has been given Melanie's body, knew about the challenges of living inside a human: the overwhelming emotions, the too vivid memories. But there was one difficulty Wanderer didn't expect: the former tenant of her body refusing to relinquish possession of her mind.

Melanie fills Wanderer's thoughts with visions of the man Melanie loves-Jared, a human who still lives in hiding. Unable to separate herself from her body's desires, Wanderer yearns for a man she's never met. As outside forces make Wanderer and Melanie unwilling allies, they set off to search for the man they both love.

Featuring what may be the first love triangle involving only two bodies, THE HOST is a riveting and unforgettable novel that will bring a vast new readership to one of the most compelling writers of our time.

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[macpean]

Stephenie is such a nice lady. The Host is a brilliant book and I did read that she is or has written two more for the series called The Soul and The Seeker.

[silvermagic449]

1:23 one word: Ian :D

[domo33603]

I loved the host Stepheny Mayer you're a awesome wrighter and i love all you're books

[KHmusic57]

I'm currently reading the host and i really like it :)

[keirily]

She is just amazing! i just finished this book last night...and now i feel really sad..because its over. that only happens if its a REALLY good book, and The Host is abselutely brilliant. Stephenie, I admire you!!! how do u come up with such brilliant storoes!? P.S i liked it more than the Twilight sagas(but i loved them too :D)

[manasemc2]

please keep on writing till pages turn yellow

[bobbiegolder1975]

Twilight was gay the host was astonishing

[1212sj]

is it for sur though that shes writting sequels. i have seen alot of "might be writting a sequel" but not many "for sures"?

I sure hope she does

cant wait for march 2013 when The host becomes a movie!!!! yay with Jake Abel as Ian!!!

[meyo33192]

@psych780 an article, i guess i word it wrong, SM is making 2 more books, so it'll be 3 movies, it'll be The Host, The Seeker and The Soul and the director said “It’s a liberating feeling that I’ll be directing something I haven’t had to make up. It’ll be fun. But I have to say, Stephanie gave me her 650-page book to adapt. That’s a workout to start with but I’ve managed to get it down to a script and there are two more movies coming after the initial movie"

[psych780]

@meyo33192 Where did you read that?

[booksbyjana]

@macpean I didn´t hear about the soul and the seeker yet. I loved The Host I wish I couldhave more of the series.

[Emper0rH0rde]

"For me I think The Host is my best written work, and also the most important story that I've told so far."

I couldn't agree more.